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Don't do anything until you've read A Guide to Happy Family Gardening. It is clear it is precise. It is hard- won wisdom from a mom who's been seven years in the adventure. You can begin anytime of the year. Spires starts with the "Dreaming Season" and then steps her readers through "The Digging Season," "The Planting Season," "The Tending Season," "The Harvesting Season," and finally "The Sleeping Season." Along with more than 100 tips are family gardening stories; a few "straight-from-the-garden" recipes; lists of magazines, catalogs, and web sites offering more specific information; and detailed drawings for building a composting bin, a cold frame, and more. Whether you begin with an amaryllis bulb, a "garden-in-a-box," or a terraced plot, here are clear and specific steps for succeeding and keeping everyone in a pleasant mood.